Harvey-Marion County CDDO

07/15/2024

Heidi’s Helpers is having a fundraiser event this Saturday (flyer attached). This event will be at the American Legion Post 268 in Sedgwick Kansas this Saturday (20th) beginning @ 5pm (BBQ), raffle @ 7pm & Karaoke @ 8pm (weather permitting). For those that don’t know about Heidi’s Helpers, every year around Christmas, Heidi's Christmas Helpers provides Christmas gifts to individuals (adults and/or minors) with IDD who are in need of gifts for the holidays. This program was started and run by Kathy Inlow with assistance from our own Nancy Plenert - they are both amazing!

10/18/2023

07/20/2023

Heidi's Christmas Helpers has been assisting individuals with IDD for many years during the Christmas Season. The Heidi's Helpers Crew will be hosting a fundraiser this Saturday (22nd) from 5-7pm @ the American Legion in Sedgwick (Post 268). Please see the flyer below for further details.

01/27/2023

Awesome story about the Tri-County Basketball League & the shot of a lifetime!

See the full story at KSN.com: https://www.ksn.com/sports/competitive-drive/a-shot-of-a-lifetime-for-one-newton-high-student/

01/03/2023

From the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities

Welcome to the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD or Council). The Council’s mission is to empower individuals with I/DD and their families to lead systems changes, build capacity, and advocate for inclusive, integrated, accessible communities where everyone belongs and thrives. KC...

11/10/2022

The HMCDDO will be closed Friday in observance of Veterans Day. Our thanks to all those who have served our country.

10/04/2022

A six-week parenting class utilizing the Parenting the Love & Logic Way curriculum will begin next week!

If you'd like to learn how to avoid power struggles and arguments, how to stay calm, how to set enforceable limits, how to empower your kids, and how to raise kids who are family team members, you need this course!

There are four convenient start times:
October 11, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Prairie View-Newton • October 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Prairie View-Newton • October 14, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Prairie View-Newton • October 15, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Zoom

The course is free to all parents with a client on the SED Waiver, and is open to the community. There is a small charge for those not on the Waiver. A free book is included with registration.

Weekly gift card drawings will take place, and perfect attendance awards will be given.

For more information or to register, contact Jennifer Jepsen, parent support specialist, at jepsenjl@pvi.org or 316-530-3860.

07/18/2022

The waiver amendment public comment sessions are tonight, tomorrow and Wednesday of this week. Please view the schedule below to participate.

04/08/2022

Good news for ABLE accounts and making the process better!

Gov. Laura Kelly signs bipartisan bill allowing people with disabilities to create special savings account with state treasurer.

04/01/2022

Place your order by tomorrow for the Trinity Heights Respite Program drive-thru meal fundraiser for next Saturday 04.09.2022 from 5-7pm!

02/21/2022

The HMCDDO Office will be closed on Monday the 21st for Presidents Day.

01/05/2022

The USD 373 will be hosting a Parent Engagement Night to provide information about area I/DD community resources. This will be held at the McKinley Administrative Center Board Room on 01/27/2022 from 5:30pm-7pm.